Author(s): Liang Liwen

Abstract: Wallace Stevens, a stylist master and aesthetic philosopher, has dedicated his poetic career to grasping the essence of reality and imagination, especially the dynamic mechanism of their integration. In “Credences of Summer,” Stevens articulates his twin pillars of poetic system, reality and imagination, through a dialogue with modern painting. Drawing on the techniques and aesthetic principles of both Impressionist and Cubist art, he creates an interplay of poetry and painting. Using Impressionist brushstrokes, Stevens explores the limitations and contradictions of independent reality; through Cubist forms and multiple perspectives, he delves into imagination’s constructive and deconstructive power, while showcasing the dynamic union of reality and imagination.

Keywords: Credences of Summer, Intermediality, Poetics, Wallace Stevens

Article Info: Received: 20 May 2026; Received in revised form: 16 Jun 2026; Accepted: 21 Jun 2026; Available online: 26 Jun 2026

DOI: 10.22161/ijels.113.80